Description de l'entreprise: West Bay International - Consultants & Lawyers is a Qatari law firm with a regional and international perspective, offering high-quality legal services tailored to the diverse needs of its clients. The firm is committed to transforming the legal landscape by offering flexible and innovative ways of collaborating. Clients can choose how they wish to engage the firm, while benefiting from diverse and customized legal solutions. West Bay International offers a stimulating work environment, with complex cases for a sophisticated clientele, without compromising on flexibility or control. Joining the team means participating in a project dedicated to excellence and innovation in the practice of international law.
The Role :
The firm is looking for a qualified lawyer( Hybrid or On-site) with approximately 5 years' PQE and strong experience in disputes, ideally with exposure to international arbitration and/or complex commercial disputes.
The successful candidate will have:
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial arbitration gained at a leading international or well-regarded regional law firm.
• Strong experience handling international arbitration matters, with exposure to complex cross-border disputes.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and case management skills.
• A strong academic background and exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to manage matters proactively and work effectively within an international team.
• Strong client relationship and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, international and intellectually rigorous environment.
• Admission in a common law jurisdiction (England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore or similar) is preferred.
Experience of working in the Middle East is advantageous but not essential.
• Working closely with clients, experts and counsel throughout all stages of arbitration proceedings.
• Assisting with mediation, settlement negotiations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping to build and maintain strong clients relationships.
You will be involved in all aspects of complex commercial arbitration matters, including:
• Acting on international and domestic arbitrations under major institutional rules, including ICC, DIAC, LCIA, SIAC and ad hoc proceedings.
• Advising clients on a wide range of cross-border commercial disputes across industries such as energy, construction, financial services, manufacturing and joint ventures.
• Preparing case strategies, drafting pleadings and submissions, attending hearings, and liaising with experts and witnesses, submissions and hearing bundles.
• Working closely with clients, experts and counsel throughout all stages of arbitration proceedings.
• Assisting with mediation, settlement negotiations and other forms of alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping to build and maintain strong client relationships.
